A tribute to the classic America deli; this lively, illustrated title goes behind the counter to chronicle the colorful characters, rich histories and family recipes that have been passed down for generations. With more than 250 color and black & white photographs and historical ephemera, America's Great Delis is an in-depth look at delis across the U.S. 80+ original recipes from world famous delis including: a Zingerman's sandwich; The Ferber Experience; Junior s Famous No.1 Cheesecake; Katz's Deli Honey Cake; Canter's Deli Cheese Blintzes; Langer's Deli pastrami, along with a glossary of Yiddishisms and deli-speak for the uninitiated, make this book a wonderful celebration of Jewish cuisine and culture. Sheryll Bellman attributes her interest in deli culture to growing up in corned beef-deprived Arizona. Her writings have been featured in USA Today and on NPR, and she is the author of Through the Shopping Glass: A Century of Christmas Windows in New York City. Ms. Bellman lives in New York City.